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Arcana Heart delay breaks my heart photo

Thanks to the ever dutiful Hamza CTZ Aziz, we know that Japanese brawler Arcana Heart is slated to be released this week. Fans of magical anime girls and 50+ hit combos rushed to preorder the 2-D all-female title when it was first announced. Now Atlus sends word that there will be a bit of a delay on the release of this PlayStation 2 game.

Today, April 8th, was the original ship date for Arcana Heart, and fans planned to either pick up their preorder or receive their shipment tomorrow. Now Atlus says that the new release date is April 10th, only a couple of days later. They say that "brief delays, in addition to heart palpitations, contributed to the revised ship date."

A local Gamestop tells us that preorder copies will be available on Friday, April 11th. Damn.

Are you looking forward to this title? Or are you waiting for our review?  


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GeminiEye's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/08/2008 21:04
GeminiEye
Shits weak. But w/e I can wait till friday seeing as I dont get paid till then anyways.
Hoygeit's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/08/2008 21:08
Hoygeit
Hunh. I was planning on picking it up this weekend so I'm not really affected, guess it's good the delay isn't terribly long.
king3vbo's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/08/2008 21:11
king3vbo
NOOOOO

I NEED IT NOW
Burkhart's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/08/2008 21:18
Burkhart
I'll wait for a review, kind of tight on moneys right now...plus I'm still getting around to beating persona 3
Redzie's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/08/2008 21:18
Redzie
Im tempted to get this knowing that its from Atlus and there will be only be a number of limited copies.
Novakaine's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/08/2008 21:20
Novakaine
Pantsu! =D

Considering I'm a pervy otaku, I'll probably get this game. It'd have to be after a price drop or two though, seeing as I've already got enough on my "to-get" list.
Cheeburga's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/08/2008 21:22
Cheeburga
Oh it's Atlus so it must be good.
Gen Eric Gui's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/08/2008 21:24
Gen Eric Gui
I'm playing Baroque right now so fuck Arcana Heart. It can wait until Friday.
michiyoyoshiku's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/08/2008 21:24
michiyoyoshiku
I've had this game for months.
Topher Cantler's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/08/2008 21:25
Topher Cantler
NOOOOOOO I want it NOOOWWWWWWW
WDot's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/08/2008 21:30
WDot
I'm unsure right now. Will the gameplay be solid enough to make it more than a fanservice fest? Characters like Mei Fang and Kira make me think that if there was an anime Chris Hansen, I'd be in deep shit if I even thought about buying that game.
Gen Eric Gui's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/08/2008 21:36
Gen Eric Gui
Wdot: I've heard the gameplay is more than solid enough to balance out the fanservicey-ness. And this is form the mouths of tournament-types.
Clyde's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/08/2008 21:44
Clyde
yeah I want to get that game too, I totally forgot it was coming out until today, so I'm kinda glad it's been delayed
driph's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/08/2008 21:52
driph
I'm falling in love with Atlus all over again this year. Would love to see the dtoid reviews, more exposure of their titles is always a good thing (as well as knowing which ones are the quality ones).
HarassmentPanda's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/08/2008 21:53
HarassmentPanda
I know waiting to buy an Atlus title is never a great idea, but I'm still waiting for the Dtoid review.
Arcanum's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/08/2008 22:03
Arcanum
It bears a resemblance to my name. Therefore, i must get it.
SourceDecay's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/08/2008 22:39
SourceDecay
It's Atlus, so I'll definitely be picking it up.
Mister Disco's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/08/2008 22:43
Mister Disco
Well I've been playing the import but I want to nab this anyway (thus my preorder).

Your choice of Mei Fang pics is quite pleasing. The rabid pervoid in me approves.
s0lesurviv0r's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/09/2008 00:09
s0lesurviv0r
I've been itching to play as Kamui since I saw it on youtube a year or so ago, I can wait a week.
MatCD's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/09/2008 00:21
MatCD
this will mess up my plans
animateria's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/09/2008 00:47
animateria
Huh, theres already an Arcana Heart 2?

Arcana Heart 2

That kinda makes this first one less appealing...
Rainbowblack's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/09/2008 03:19
Rainbowblack
I would want this...just for the collectibility of an Atlus title, but I'll have to pass. I'll prpbably see it sitting on a gamestop shelf used for 15 $ later this year anyhow, No point in spending 30 $ on a 2P game and not have a 2P
Keriaku's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/09/2008 06:33
Keriaku
That movie poster made me lawl
Kyosji's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/09/2008 06:54
Kyosji
Aww damn. And i was bugging the hell outta my Gamestop about this title yesterday. Now I'm going to cry :(
Einhander's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/09/2008 08:42
Einhander
Do want!
Holyetheline's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/09/2008 09:00
Holyetheline
If you want... I can try to fix your broken heart... <3
ElfAngel7's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/09/2008 11:42
ElfAngel7
damn it, I wants it now :-( This is part of my Atlus trio of broke, the other two being Baroque and FES
Necros's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/11/2008 01:25
Necros
Two days is nothing. I'm sure you've got plenty of other games to play.
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